Since ancient times in Japan, the 'Ippitsu Ryu' (One-stroke Dragon) has been revered as a symbol of good fortune and is enshrined in shrines and temples. This T-shirt features the design of the 'Ippitsu Ryu'—a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
Through this 【Shōun・Shugo・Enmusubi】 T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【Rising Fortune Dragons】 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【Protection Dragons】 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【Matchmaking Dragons】 2 types (both twin dragons)
● Wide size lineup:- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
● Body fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed is a QR code sticker (in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/protection symbol—the entire body drawn in one continuous stroke.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled and come true.Respectfully.
●【T-Shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
【Printing/Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
● Finishing setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management are handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press machine to transfer the design onto fabric.- No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton.- Capable of full-color designs and photographs, with vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling with repeated washing.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks. These marks will be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a machine, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs color retention. When using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- Some garments may experience color fading after the first wash. It is recommended to wash separately from other clothes initially.
【What is the Ippitsu Ryu?】As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu"—a symbol of protection and blessings, drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption.**
This revered Ippitsu Ryu has been transformed into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings representing rising fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, which he practiced from age 6, he learned the spirit of Japan’s martial arts. He encountered the traditional 'Ippitsu Ryu' and was deeply impressed by its technique, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Edo-period Ippitsu Ryu while pursuing the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various serendipitous and inevitable connections, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
【Kyoto—The City Where Dragon Gods Reside】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered divine messengers or incarnations of the gods themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.